Grants and funding

Funding is provided to a range of projects, including community welfare and social services, community development, community health services, and employment assistance activities, including social enterprise.
Closes Saturday, 31 May

Grants available for high schools and primary schools, Parents & Citizens’ Associations, early learning centres, and community organisations for environmental projects based on one of more of the 2025 themes.
Closes Friday, 30 May

Grants of up to $50,000 for projects supporting girls and women who are disadvantaged or face barriers, including improving economic, health, and / or educational outcomes.
Closes Wednesday, 30 April

Australian Government has released the Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework. Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has welcomed it as a positive step towards ensuring a stronger and more sustainable community sector. The Framework acknowledges the imperative to better support the work of community sector organisations delivering essential services to people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and hardship.
Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework | ACOSS Media Release

This post expires on Wednesday 11 June 2025

Grants for local non-profit community groups and organisations for programs that target specific community welfare and social services, including community development projects, health services, employment assistance, and projects aimed at improving the living standards for low income and disadvantaged people. Administered by Bayside Council. Applications through NSW ClubGRANTS website. Contact: grantsanddonations@bayside.nsw.gov.au or 9366 3684. Closes Saturday, 31 May, 5pm

– Category 1 ClubGRANTS
Funding for local not-for profit organisations delivering support and services in the Sutherland Shire. Opens Saturday, 1 February. Closes Saturday, 31 May.
– Community Grants & Subsidies Program 2025/2026
Grants of up to $20,000 to support to local not-for-profit organisations seeking funding for projects, events and initiatives that contribute to a connected, supportive, caring, inclusive and engaged community. Opens Monday, 24 February. Closes Wednesday, 26 March.
Grant Writing Workshops to learn about the grant programs and gain expert tips on preparing an application:
Thursday, 13 February, 10am-2pm
Tuesday, 18 February, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Tradies Gymea, 57 Machester Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Registration

Funding up to $15 million targeting reducing the demand and costs of temporary accommodation, and proposals for service reform and innovation. Open to accredited Specialist Homelessness Services and registered mainstream or Aboriginal Community Housing Providers. Closes Wednesday, 30 April 2025.